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Stewart Island Promotions website: Stewart Island's official tourism site; information on accommodation, what to see and do, how to get there etc. Venture Southland Tourism website: Southland's official tourism site. Department of Conservation website: this site has information on national parks in NZ, including the newest one: Rakiura National Park, which covers most of Stewart Island. Pelagic website: NZ seabird expeditions. Tourism New Zealand website: the official tourism site for New Zealand. Birding New Zealand: Aurora Charters is member of the NZ Birding Network Links to Stewart Island accommodation & activity providers:Bay Motel: www.baymotel.co.nz Bay Motel is a 12-unit motel complex with spectacular views over Halfmoon Bay (4+ Star Qualmark Self-contained & Serviced Accommodation). Port of Call Boutique Coastal Accommodation: www.portofcall.co.nz quality boutique accommodation for the discerning traveller with several options such as B&B and self contained accommodation in spectacular settings. Rakiura Lodge: www.rakiuralodge.co.nz Comfortable and relaxed self-catering accommodation for up to 8 people. Greenvale B&B: www.greenvalestewartisland is a brand new accommodation on Stewart Island.
Stewart Island Flights: www.stewartislandflights.com Scheduled daily flights from Invercargill to Stewart Island: comfortable and fast! Stewart Island Watertaxi & Eco-guiding: www.portofcall.co.nz Discover and explore our beautiful island’s natural history with Stewart Island’s original Water Taxi. (Qualmark Endorsed Visitor Transport) Ulva’s Guided Walks: www.ulva.co.nz Explore Ulva Island, the unique bird sanctuary with a knowledgeable local guide who is a direct descendant of the first Maori to Stewart Island. (Qualmark Endorsed Visitor Activity). Rakiura Helicopters Ltd. Stewart Island based helicopter service. Email rakiheli@xtra.co.nz
Links to recommended accommodation and activities on the West Coast, Southland and Fiordland. WEST COAST: Bridge Farm Motels Villa Accommodation (Karamea): www.karameamotels.co.nz 8 unit motel complex overlooking the mountains of Kahurangi National Park. (4+ Star Qualmark Self-contained & Serviced Accommodation) Helicopter Charter Karamea (Karamea): www.adventuresnz.co.nz Scenic helicopter flights and charters in the Northern West Coast area.
Karamea Lodge (Karamea): www.karamealodge.co.nz Spacious self-contained lodge right on the estuary. Oparara Guided Tours (Karamea): www.karameainfo.co.nz Guided tours through remote rainforest in the Oparara Valley. Cave Tours & Kayaking Tours. (Qualmark Endorsed Visitor Activity) Rimu Lodge (near Hokitika): www.rimulodge.co.nz Luxury B&B accommodation with spectacular mountain and river views.
SOUTHLAND: Beaumont High Country Experience (between Invercargill and Te Anau): www.beaumontexperience.co.nz Horse riding and 4-wheel drive tours on a South Island high country station.
Beersheba Boutique Accommodation (Invercargill): www.beersheba.co.nz B&B accommodation for the discerning traveller Journey South: www.journeynz.co.nz Offering a range of full and half day tours allowing you to discover the hidden gems of the South in a luxury 4WD vehicle.
Land’s End, the Little Inn by the Sea (Bluff): www.landsend.net.nz 7 room accommodation and restaurant overlooking the famous Stirling Point and Foveaux Strait (3+ Star Qualmark Guest & Hosted Accommodation)
Mainholm Lodge (Tokanui, near Gore): www.mainholmlodge.com B&B accommodation and fine dining in a grand homestead. The Lodge at Tikana (near Winton): www.tikana.co.nz Unique luxury lodge nestled in the southern hills (5 Star Qualmark Guest & Hosted Accommodation)
Wentworth Heights Homestay (in Gore): www.wentworthheights.co.nz B& B accommodation in Gore.
Cat’s Whiskers B&B (Te Anau): www.catswhiskers.co.nz Friendly B&B with lakefront location & beautiful views of Lake Te Anau and mountains. Dunluce B&B (Te Anau): www.dunluce-fiordland.co.nz A brand new upmarket B&B overlooking Lake Te Anau and the Fiordland mountains. Milford Sound Lodge (Milford Sound): www.milfordlodge.com Currently a backpacker style accommodation but being upgraded to ensuite and self-contained chalets.
Possum Lodge (Manapouri): www.milfordlodge.com Traditional Kiwi Holiday Park located right on the shores of Lake Manapouri with motels, cabins and space for tents and campervans. Southern Lakes Helicopters (Te Anau): www.southernlakeshelicopters.co.nz
Offering a range of scenic helicopter flights in and around Fiordland.
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